Prolonged hiccups in a newborn are becoming a serious cause for concern for parents.
The mechanism of hiccups is identical at any age, if the baby hiccups, then his diaphragm convulsively contracts when the glottis is closed.
Hiccups are often caused by nervous phenomena, but eating habits also affect it.
Overeating
Perhaps the stomach is stretched too much, because it presses on the diaphragm. Sometimes you don't even need to absorb a lot of food for this, the main contraindication is the fast eating of a hearty dinner, which is why the child swallows air.Hypothermia
Your toddler may hiccup from being cold or from bloating.
The mechanism is similar to the one that occurs when the stomach is full, only the intestines are pressed through the stomach.
Stress
Did the child have a nervous shock? Hiccups can also occur because of this. Remember that some things that are completely commonplace for adults are stressful for the baby, for example, meeting a new person, loud noises, even bright lights.Helminthiasis
Older children may hiccup due to worms, but tests will have to be done to confirm the diagnosis.
Neurotic hiccups
Sometimes hiccups indicate encephalopathy and other pathologies, in this case self-medication is prohibited, parents should consult a neurologist.Recall
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